Sociology at Florida Gulf Coast University
Fort Myers, FL · Bachelor's Degree · about 20 graduates a year
Florida Gulf Coast University graduates in sociology earn 5% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Florida Gulf Coast University Compares for Sociology
All 462 colleges reporting sociology earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Columbia University in the City of New York New York, NY | $101,536 | $96,641 | #1 | $58,541 |
| 2 | William & Mary Williamsburg, VA | $87,655 | $79,818 | #3 | — |
| 3 | Vanderbilt University Nashville, TN | $83,649 | $91,378 | #2 | — |
| 4 | Dartmouth College Hanover, NH | $81,722 | $75,274 | #4 | $64,377 |
| 5 | George Washington University Washington, DC | $78,857 | $69,099 | #12 | — |
| 6 | Barnard College New York, NY | $77,821 | $74,069 | #7 | $48,215 |
| 7 | New York University New York, NY | $77,650 | $73,907 | #9 | $22,697 |
| 8 | Northwestern University Evanston, IL | $75,267 | $73,949 | #8 | $38,402 |
| 9 | Cornell University Ithaca, NY | $73,200 | $69,671 | #11 | $36,709 |
| 10 | University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA | $72,217 | $73,445 | #10 | — |
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| 287 | University of Minnesota-Duluth Duluth, MN | $50,174 | $47,927 | #339 | — |
| 288 | University of Cincinnati-Main Campus Cincinnati, OH | $50,165 | $53,534 | #199 | $42,507 |
| 289 | Lincoln University Lincoln University, PA | $50,141 | $50,994 | #256 | — |
| 290 | Florida Gulf Coast University Fort Myers, FL | $50,136 | $53,363 | #202 | — |
| 291 | University of Utah Salt Lake City, UT | $50,087 | $47,471 | #351 | $36,308 |
| 292 | Western Illinois University Macomb, IL | $50,080 | $49,203 | #304 | — |
| 293 | University of Missouri-Kansas City Kansas City, MO | $49,936 | $53,542 | #198 | $36,810 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Florida Gulf Coast University sociology graduates make?
Graduates earn $50,136 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Florida Gulf Coast University rank for sociology?
Among 462 colleges reporting earnings for sociology graduates, Florida Gulf Coast University ranks #290 by median pay four years after graduation, and #202 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is sociology at Florida Gulf Coast University worth it?
Its graduates earn 5% less than the national median for sociology ($52,657).
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.